Rotorua Weather in August

What's the weather like in Rotorua (Bay of Plenty) in August 2024?

The climate in Rotorua during August can be summarized as cool and wet.

August is in the winter in Rotorua and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

Rotorua weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 12.9°C 55.1°F
Nightly temperature 4.2°C 39.5°F
Average temperature 8.5°C 47.3°F
Daily sunshine 4.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 198 mm 7.8 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 14.8°C 58.7°F
Humidity 87%
Windspeed 8.6kph 5 mph

On average August is the wettest month of the year in Rotorua with around 198mm 7.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Rotorua

Rotorua average temperature in August

August rainfall

Rotorua average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Rotorua average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Rotorua in August 2024.

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Rotorua weather stats

Rotorua weather statistics
Hottest month: February 22.5°C 72.5°F
Driest month: January 125mm 4.9ins
Sunniest month: January 7.8hrs
Coldest month: July 11.5°C 52.7°F
Wettest month: August 198mm 7.8ins
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